Rolls-Royce and EL Al Team Up for Dreamliners Engine MRO

Rolls-Royce today announced Israeli flag carrier El Al has selected its Trent 1000 engines to power 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and will enter into exclusive negotiations with Rolls-Royce.

The airline is also considering entering into TotalCare® long term service support for the engines.

David Maimon, Chief Executive Officer, El Al, said:

“We have selected Rolls-Royce after thorough evaluation of our engine choices. We look forward to continue working with Rolls-Royce as we make this important step forward in our fleet development strategy.”

“We are proud that such a valued customer as El Al has selected the Trent 1000. This continues a long and close relationship with El Al and we are delighted they have recognised the economic advantages the Trent 1000 delivers.”

The relationship between Rolls-Royce and El Al dates back more than 50 years when Rolls-Royce powered Boeing 707 aircraftand later the Boeing 757. Today El Al operates six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft powered by Trent 800 engines.